This image is of Sgt. Richard Oliver TAYLOR. 1st A.I.F. Born Castlemaine, in 1894. Previous service was as a Colour Sergeant in 'A' Coy, with the 66th (Mt Alexander) Infantry - Militia. Enlisted AIF 25 AUG 1915. WIA twice. RTA 3 APR 1919. Discharged from AIF 18 MAY 1919.Portrait black and white picture of an Australian soldier in a pose position at a studio. Picture stuck onto a grey edged piece of cardboard. Soldier has Sergeant's stripes and photo taken in Castlemaine.Photographer: “A Verey & Co. Castlemaine”photograph, collection of william (bill) thomason, refer to cat 4136p.

The card relates to the death of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P.Four page folding card, front cover has a set of flags with a cross and wreath, inside a short poem headed “he fought the good fight”, next page is a brief sympathy note and under a hand written note in ink, a small black ribbon holds the pages together.Front cover, “A world of sympathy”, in ink “To Mrs and Mr Pierce from Agnes.E.Staples”.sympathy, military, cards

The card relates to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P.Four page folding card, B & W, front cover has a peak hat, crossed rifles over a wreath, inside a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page is a brief sympathy note, under is hand written in ink. A black string holds the pages together.Front cover has, “AIF in Remembrance”, inside in ink from “Pte & Mrs J ........... & family, 12 ...........St Bendigo”.sympathy, military, cards

The cards relates to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P.Four page folding card, front cover has crossed rifles over a town scene, inside a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page a brief sympathy message and under hand written in ink. A grey string holds the pages together.Front cover has, “In Remembrance”, inside in ink from “F.E.Carey, Captain Raywood Rifle Club”sympathy, military, cards

The envelopes all relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P..1) Grey envelope “On Active Service” with black print, PO stamp, handwritten in blue ink. .2) Yellow envelope “AIF War Chest Club” with black print and hand written in pencil. .3) Light greyish envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in blue pen, Rising sun in blue on the rear. .4) Yellow envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in black pen.All envelopes are to either; “Mr or Mrs J.W.Pierce of Sebastian via Bendigo”envelopes, military, accessories

Items in the collection relating to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P..1) four page folding card, front cover has a map of Australia, crossed rifles, wreath, Corolla, inside has a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page a brief sympathy message with hand written entry in ink, a small black ribbon holds the pages together. .2) Yellowish envelope with two circular stamp marks, red 1 penny stamp and addressed in black pen. Envelope is stamped “20 NOV 2017.1) front cover,” A world of Sympathy”. Inside in ink from “Hilda C Stephens” .2) on front in black pen, “Mrs J Pierce Sebastian Post Office Via Bendigo”sympathy, cards, military

The letter relates to Pte George Frederick PIERCE DCM, No 2839 AIF. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136PLetter on official “Australian Military Forces 3rd Military District” letterhead and stamped the same. The letter relates the Mr J.W Pierce of Sebastian regarding information on Pte G.F.Pierce KIA 4.10.1917. The letter is yellowed.letters, military

Items relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Four page folding card, front has an embossed map of Australia, central in gold a scroll, Rising Sun, crown and a wreath. Inside has a short poem headed by “Greater love hath no man than this”, next page a brief sympathy message, under in ink an entry by hand. A small string holds the pages together. .2) yellowish envelope with black edging, mail stamps and a 1 penny red stamp. Envelope dated 21 Nov ....... .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens"sympathy, cards, military

The document relates to final payments for service in the AIF of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Official Dept of Defence registration No 6530. Document details the pay and deferred pay of a deceased AIF Soldier. Document is black printed with black typed entries, there are five purple stamps on. .2) Envelope yellow colour, official Military “OHMS” 3rd Military District Melbourne, letter addressed in ink..1) “2839 Pte PIERCE George Frederick 6th Battalion,” “John Wiseman Pierce, Sebastion Bendigo “. .2) Addressed in black pen, “Mr J.W.Pierce Sebastion Vic”documents, payments, military

Certificate and letter for "Lieutenant J.B. Compton", No 228290 of UK Royal Artillery granting him 73 days leave prior to release from the Army on 12th Feb 1946. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer to Cat. 4136P1. White A5 size paper, blank on one side, official document giving Release of Service of Commissioned Officer, giving detail and conditions of release. Dated, initialled and signed. Granted Officer 733 days of leave prior to release. 2. Letter to Lieutenant Compton expressing thanks for his service and giving him rights and conditions on his release. Contained on a single white sheet of hard paper with War Office Emblem in right hand corner on top.1. “Stamp of the War Office AGI (Officers D) and dated 4 Jan 1946 and signed” 2. Noted in pencil on back "No 1008 (38) Dated 4th March 1946”lieutenant j.b. compton, collection of william (bill) thomason, admin record, ww2

Refers to the service of G.F. Pierce DCM No 2839. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details. This is the original photo which was copied and cropped for others in this collection. Part of the collection off William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items.Photograph- is in an old wooden frame. The photo show three Aust soldiers, two standing, one sitting. Uniform- slough hats, shiny boots. The photo is surrounded with a red, white and blue ribbon, then surrounded with a sort of red ensign. The frame is wooden with a mixture of black paint and gold. The rear has two screw eyes and a small piece of brass wire. PIERCE. G. F. Is first on left.ww1, photographs

The photo relates to the collection re George Frederick Pierce DCM. This is the same photo as per others in the collection. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for other items.Round B & W portrait showing a soldier in uniform with one arm leaning on a rest. On the rear is hand written in pencil. On rear, “George Pierce of Sebastion Vic DCM KIA France 4.10.1917 age 22 years”photography, military, aif

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Hard cream colour card headed "Menu" the a list of courses being supplied at the Welcome Home Service on the 28th June 1946 in Axedale. Copy of the Red Australian Ensign (Flag) in top corner.Headed "Menu" - "Caterer, Miss M. Makepeace".collection of william (bill) thomason, menu, ww2, axedale welcome home

Part of the collection of Willliam (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white portrait photo of an Australian soldier posed in full uniform in front of a screen of a line of tents. Soldier is standing at rest holding a rifle and has the rank of Sergeant. Photo is stuck to a black cardboard frame.Name of photographer on front. Darge Photographers.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, ww1, australian soldier

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Landscape posed black and white photo of members of the Heavy Battery of Royal Army Artillery of Australia. Five rows of soldiers posed in front of barracks on a field.On back is written "RAA Heavy Battery WW2". Stamp on front "7.5.45",collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, heavy battery raa

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.White folded sheet for a concert given on 25 Dec 1917 by Aust Div, Supply Column. Front cover describes when and who is giving the concert (Christmas Day 1917). Conducted by Pte A.B.Tonkin. Inside pages describe fun programme of concert.concert programme, ww1, collection of william (bill) thomason

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer cat No. 4136P.Collection of 16 German postcards mostly dated early World War 2. Various scenes of mountain areas and German towns. All have letters on back written in German. Mostly black and white postcards.All cards have detailed messages.postcards, collection of william (bill) thomason, german, ww2

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Rectangular small membership card for subscription period year ended 20/4/1952. White front with blue writing and red backing. 6th Battn eblem at top (Blue and Red rectangle). Name on card is too faded to readcollection of william (bill) thomason, membership card, 6th battn

Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white landscape artist sketch of a British Tank smashing German Defences in WW1. No message on back.Labelled "British Tank in Action - smashing German Defences”collection of william (bill) thomason, artist sketch, ww1, british tank

Part of the collection of William (Bill) THOMASON. Refer cat No 4136P.Brown leather belt with metal studs and clips. Name on inside. Four buckles on top at regular intervals.Inscribed inside "M. Beeston".belt, uniform, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON". Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black leather dress uniform belt. Black on one side, cream on other side with inscription. Gold belt buckle clip with emblem of Alligator on buckle. Other end buckle inscribed with Papua New Guinea Defence Force.Inscribed on back "86824 CAPTAIN F.G. MOI-HE" "Presented to MAJ B.J.ANDERSON 9 MAR 78". Buckle inscribed "PAPUA NEW GUINEA DEFENCE FORCE"belt, uniform, new guinea, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON". Refer cat No. 4136P.Black leather belt with steel belt buckle. Outside is black, inside is light brown.Buckle is inscribed "THE ST JOHNS AMBULANCE BRIGADE".uniform, belt, st. johns ambulance, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON" Refer Cat No. 4136P.Light brown webbing belt with brass buckle and clip. In the middle of the belt, two additional buckles for additional straps. Some purple stamped information on one side, one end folded back and attached by studs.Stamped on one side "Large" "1953" "D. Melb". Also number "329" stamped.webbing belt, army, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON" Refer Cat No. 4136P.Brown leather belt with four pockets with studs to close. Buckle at one end and small attached strap at other end.uniform, belt

Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Brown with gold trim leather bound photo album. Within album there are two plastic pockets per page. These pockets contain photos of war scenes or a collection of postcards. Mostly WW1 themed. Some have been used and some are blank.collection of william (bill) thomason, photo album

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Leather bound photo album. Brown on outside & light tan on inside. Each page is black with a plastic pocket. No photos but contains a series of material badges. Some are Military Units but some of Civilian Organisation such as Scouts or Land Army.collection of william (bill) thomason, album, badges

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Photo of a large number of Australian Troops sitting in a grand stand in front of a field on parade ground. Unidentified but possibly WW2. Photo is stuck to a piece of brown cardboard.collection of william (bill) thomason, group photograph, 8th aif (?)

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.58 page book. White cover and paper with a picture of a Japanese soldier on back. Contents all in Japanese with some phiotos. Picture of a gun on a mount on front.“All in Japanese”collection of william (bill) thomason, training booklet, japanese

Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P for details.White postcard with two images on the front within two horseshoes. Picture is of a lady knitting in a chair and other is of soldiers marching. At the top is an Australian Flag and at bottom a Poem. On the back is a detailed letter to "Charlie".Address from: "211 Railway Parade, Maylands" "To Charlie".collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard, yellow coloured paper with black print on front and spine. Illustrated with green colour sketch map of Vietnam superimposed over 3 red colour vertical bands. 127 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated, black print, various emblems and certificates. End papers - back - Militaria Dealers - white adhesive label.White adhesive label - black ink print. "J.S. Wright/ Coin and Militaria Dealers/ 208 Sturt Street, Ballarat/ Victoria, 3350, AUSTRALIA/ Ph. 053-323856 Fax 053-316126/ Also in Sydney, Adelaide & Melbourne.publication, books, awards, vietnam, william (bill) thomason collection